You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Because Jesus is fully human, like us in every way, yet without sin, he shows us how to be human. But more than that, because he is fully human, his saving work touches every part of our humanity.
David brought the Ark of the Covenant up to Jerusalem with great fanfare. A thousand years later Jesus rode the same path on a donkey and entered the same gate as the King of Glory. Lord Jesus give us clean hands and a pure heart as we open the door of our life to you.
Psalm 139 teaches us some of the great truths about who God is and how we live our lives entirely encompassed by his presence. But the psalm is also a prayer of allegiance that declares the author’s zeal for God and articulates how God can be trusted to know our allegiance and lead us along the way everlasting in mercy and faithfulness.
2 Samuel 12 and Psalm 51 give us a picture of how to repent when we sin. We also get a window into David's grief at the death of his son.
David's care of Mephibosheth embodies God's character of loving-kindness. He gives a model for care and inclusion of those with disabilities. We catch a glimpse of what the Kingdom of God looks like.
Jesus is king David's long awaited son, his kingdom is the everlasting kingdom promised in 2 Samuel 7.
Jesus Christ was the ultimate example of sowing tears that reaped joy and if you watch him suffer for you, if you keep your eye on him when you suffer, your sorrows will not be wasted - they will bring long-term great joy.
Turning water into the most delicious wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which Jesus revealed his glory, and his disciples believed…